Amid all the political noise and posturing about the housing market, here’s a message from landlord specialist lawyer Tessa Shepperson.

She has three main messages for the politicians.

First, it’s people’s homes we’re talking about.

Second, politicians should be careful who they listen to. Shelter and Citizens’ Advice believe the Private Rented Sector is full of rogues. But is it? You cannot make good laws unless it is based on research and knowledge.

And third, if housing stops being a good investment, landlords will stop investing in it.

It’s probably all a bit too sensible for the politicians, of course.

Here’s what she has to say